South America

Key figures

Market characteristics

• Service growth driven by demand for higher availability, reliability, lower operational costs, environmental considerations, agreements-based business, as well serving new installed capacity
• Process technology business driven by large pulp mill investments and continuous demand in rebuilds and upgrades
• Demand for board and tissue with new lines and rebuilds
• Automation Systems demand in pulp and paper
• Flow Control demand in pulp and paper, and metals and mining

Valmet's position

• Valmet has a strong position and installed base in pulp mills and services
• Continued strong competition from regional players expected in Pulp and Energy, as well as from Andritz in large new pulp mills
• Local presence important, especially in Brazil due to customs duties

Valmet in South America

• 5 service centers
• 1 production unit
• 8 sales offices
• 833 employees

(source: Valmet's Annual Review 2022)